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I his undertaking is given on the understanding that the authorities
in Hejaz-Nejd will deal in the same manner with Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan raiding
criminals in similar circumstances. This undertaking may be terminated
either by the Hejaz-Nejd Government or by the Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan Government
on two months’ notice, and shall thereafter apply only to those raiding
criminals who have crossed the frontier before its termination.”
The liejazi Government welcomed this proposal as a great contribution tc
improved frontier conditions, but suggested three alterations so considerable as
to require prolonged consideration. Inter alia they objected to words so elastic
as if possible, &c. At the end of June His Majesty’s Government were still
considering their attitude in consultation with Sir J. Chancellor, and were
contemplating the possibility of something in the nature of an extradition treaty
as an alternative to a “ formula,” as well as the possibility of one or other being
negotiated by a special delegation from Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan . Meanwhile, the Hejazi
Government had not pressed the matter.
29. In a general way there was, during the period under review, a change
in the Hejazi attitude towards more conciliation and a certain anxiety to clear
the slate on the Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan frontier. They seemed to be positively keen on the
Glubb-Ibn Zeid meeting, and they intimated a strong desire that His Majesty’s
Government should make their promised award on the earlier raids which
Mr. MacDonnell investigated last year. This did not prevent them from
indulging in one or two characteristic boutades. They had on the 5th April
accused the Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan authorities of violating their frontier with cars and
aeroplanes. After due investigation a reasoned and conciliatorv reply, rebutting
the accusations, was returned on the 13th May. The Minister for Foreign Affairs
retorted on the 18th May with a petulant and still unsubstantiated reassertion
of the previous accusations. On receipt of a suitable rejoinder pressing mildly
for particulars he did not pursue the matter. On the 3rd June, however, he
poured all the Hejazi spite against Captain Glubb into a note enumerating
various misdeeds alleged against that officer. No reply had been returned up
to the 30th June.
30. A pleasant note was struck in a consciously virtuous Hejazi communi
cation of the 22nd June explaining that certain Transjordanians, who had raided
Hejaz-Nejd, were moving back into Nejd with their loot, and that, although the
Hejazi authorities were entitled to recover it, they preferred to wait for Captain
Glubb and Ibn Zeid to arrive at a settlement. They hoped that Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
would follow this example. This suggestion was still being considered by His
Majesty’s Government at the end of the month.
Administrative Arrangements on the Frontier.
31. According to information received both in Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan and Jedda.
several changes were made during May and June in the governorates in the
Hejaz-Nejd side of the frontier, but too'little is known at the Legation of either
the old men or the new to enable it to judge of their effect. The position of
An-Neshmi remained obscure. There were rumours in Jedda (see paragraph 17)
that he had ratted on Ibn Saud; in Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan , that he was bein? given a
command again.
Iraq.
32. Iheie is ver^ little to record for the period under review except the
following items :— * 1
(a) The treaties concluded by Nuri Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. in April were published at the
beginning of May. Laws enabling King Feisal to ratify them were
passed by the Iraq 1 arliament on the 13th May and presumably
received the Royal assent. The ratifications had" not been actually
exchanged up to the 30th June.
(b) On the 14th June His Majesty’s Minister conveyed to Ibn Saud in person
the congratulations of His Majesty’s Government on the successful
result of the negotiations. He explained that although he had received
instructions to do this as soon as ratification was assured (actually in